Veronika in Joseph Galler Prime Alpaca

I used a US6 needle and the alpaca grew all over the place. So after blocking while it was still damp I zipped it into a lingerie bag and put it in the dryer on regular heat. It fulled to perfection and is now my everyday, extremely warm “swoncho”!

I purchased the Veronika pattern thinking I had enough yarn, 1664 yds of Frog Tree Sport Weight 100% Alpaca. I need to knit the large and I am 86 yards short of the 1750 yds noted on the pattern. From your notes about the medium took only 1330 yds. Do you think I can knit the large with 1664 yds? (I could make the ribbing on the sleeves narrower)

I *think* you will make it by about 150 yds. That’s enough that I feel pretty good about your odds;-) The good thing is you’ll do the cuffs last so we’ll deal with those when we get to them! Keep us posted!

I love this garment, and I love the way it fits! What chest measurement did the garment end up having after blocking and slight felting? How much positive ease do you have so that I can taylor it to my size with the same look. Thanks so much! Lovely pattern with a great new take using alpaca!

After “fulling” it had the same measurements as what was specified on the pattern for a size medium. Before fulling it was bigger…I’d guess 20% bigger all around.

I wore it in the rain in NYC for 3 days and it streeeetched back out (although not as much). When I got home I hand-washed and when it was just damp zipped it into the lingerie bag and did the same…looks like new!

Already checked out Ravelry- just much done in cotton and/or linen. Would 2 strands of twig be heavy enough? Would 1 strand twig along with Habu linen work? The Shibui Linen snags while knitting. Surely there must be a better choice. Enjoy the Horseshoe Bay retreat with you!